Saturday, December 26, 2015

Saturday, December 26, 2015

[Keesha Sullivan]

Many people have said to me over the last few weeks, "It just doesn't feel like Christmas." These people have also been pretty open about sharing their woes and pain. They have felt like they were in a dark hole with no light to be seen at the end of the tunnel. I have to admit that some of the situations were so bleak that I couldn't help, but joining them in their misery. I became a commiserator instead of an encourager. I became a worrier instead of a warrior.

From the reading today, it is abundantly clear that there is always LIGHT at the end of the tunnel. There is no situation that it is too dire for Jesus. There is nothing that is impossible for Jesus to turn around and triumph over.

As men and women of God, we know how the story ends. It says, "They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings--and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers" (Revelation 17:14). Jesus destroys the enemy in the end, and He can do it now. Jesus rose from the grave and made a mockery of the enemy. Jesus has given us all the power that we need to overcome all the schemes of the enemy. We do not need to live defeated lives. There is hope, light, and power in Jesus Christ our Lord.

God help us to remember that Jesus is triumphant, and that He always wins! Help us to become encouragers! Help us to become warriors! Help us to remember that we are truly overcomers and that there is nothing too hard for You! You've got us in the palm of Your hands. Help us to tear down the lies of the enemy and remember that You are a promise keeper. "No weapon formed against [us] shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against [us] in judgment You shall condemn" (Isaiah 54:17). We love You, Lord! Thank You for being our God! In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen! Amen! And Amen! :-)